1. What is Happening at NHTSA?
Jeff Michael
Associate Administrator for Research and Program Development

2. 2015 Preliminary Fatality Estimates:
Traffic deaths up nearly 8 percent
2015 vehicle miles traveled highest ever recorded
2015 new car sales highest ever
2015 gas prices lowest since 2009

3. Preliminary Fatality Estimates

4. FAST Act Implementation
New non-motorized grant program
New 24/7 grant program
Added flexibility for spending
DMV recall information pilot program
Interim Final Rule – May 2016

5. Re-examine behavior change methods
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
March 10-11, 2016
Five regional summits
Compare current practices with alternatives
Focus on evidence-based methods
Consider innovative ideas
Feasibility of zero traffic deaths
Follow-up in fall 2016
Washington, DC
Driving Behavioral Change in Traffic Safety

6. A future scenario with zero traffic deaths?
Will the Safe System approach work in the U.S.?
What about a Safe System with emerging vehicle automation technology?

7. Thank you Questions?